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Vehicle overturned on Scenic Highway in Bourne »

BOURNE – A traffic crash left a vehicle on its side in Bourne. The crash happened about 12:30 PM on the Scenic Highway (Route 6) by Nightingale Road. The driver was able to get out and appeared to have escaped any serious injuries. The incident remains under investigation. The post Vehicle overturned…

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Storm coverage: Traffic crashes, power outages »

CAPE COD – A storm system is bringing downpours and strong winds to the rregion. As of 9:30 AM Monday, two separate traffic crashes sent vehicles into the media of Route 6 between Routes 149 and 132 in West Barnstable. No serious injuries were reported. Mass State Police are investigating…

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***  WATCH *** HYANNIS FATAL SHOOTING SUSPECT WHISKED INTO COURT DURING STEADY RAIN… »

BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS –  [DEVELOPING]  –  A heavily guarded fatal shooting suspect was whisked into Barnstable District Court this morning at around 9:00 a.m.  Stay tuned as HN is working on obtaining official court records and additional footage.  CLICK HN LINK FOR EARLIER…

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ARMED ROBBERY AT CHINESE RESTAURANT IN WAREHAM »

ABOVE: WPD photo, HN edits and insert… WAREHAM, MASSACHUSETTS – [WPD MEDIA STATEMENT] –  On March 15, 2025, officers assigned to the Patrol Division were dispatched to China Chef, located at 1 Depot Street, just before midnight for a report of an armed robbery. The employee at China Chef…

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Wareham Police searching for armed robber who held up Chinese restaurant »

WAREHAM – On Friday March 15, 2025, officers assigned to the Patrol Division were dispatched to China Chef, located at 1 Depot Street, just before midnight for a report of an armed robbery. The employee at China Chef reported to officers that a male, dressed in all black clothing, bandana covering…

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HAPPY SAINT PATRICK’S DAY! »

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Falmouth firefighters extinguish chimney fire »

FALMOUTH – Falmouth firefighters were called to a chimney fire Sunday evening. The call on North Bournes Pond Road came in about 9:45 PM. Crews were able to put out the fire quickly then checked for any extension  beyond the chimney and ventilated smoke. No injuries were reported. Further…

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Developing: Missing person search underway in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – Falmouth Police have confirmed there is a missing person search underway in their town. The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team was alerted for the search. A staging area was set up in the area of 200 Thomas B. Landers Road. Police release no further details but the address matches the…

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Breaking: Person found shot in North Street parking lot in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A person was found suffering from a gunshot wound in Hyannis about 1 AM. Barnstable Police and Hyannis fire rushed to the parking lot off North Street behind Puritan Clothing about 1 AM Sunday after reports of a gunshot being heard. The victim was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital with potentially…

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***  WATCH ***  MAN SHOT IN THE HEAD IN DOWNTOWN HYANNIS… “SUSPECT” IN CUSTODY… »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – Shortly after 1:00 a.m., Barnstable Police and Hyannis Firefighters responded to a parking lot on North Street (behind Puritan Clothing) for a report of a gunshot with a man on the ground. The first officer on scene reported the man had suffered a gunshot wound to the head.…

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